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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,200.30 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,200.30 and 252.28 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,200.30 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,200.30 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,200.30 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 302,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,811.68/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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